Low dose CTPA using a low kV technique combined with high IR: A clinical study
To investigate optimising a computerised tomography pulmonary angiogram (CTPA) scan protocol in terms of radiation dose and image quality using a low kV technique combined with high iterative reconstruction (IR) parameters (>50%) and apply the optimised protocol in clinical practice on patients irrespective of their body weight. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - May 18, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: A. Bellizzi, P. Bezzina, F. Zarb Source Type: research
Radiographers' perceptions of first year diagnostic radiography students ’ performance following implementation of a simulation-based education model
Simulation-based education (SBE) partially replaced the clinical placement learning for a cohort of first year students on a BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography programme. This was in response to the pressures on hospital-based training caused by increasing student numbers and following increased capability and positive outcomes for student learning in delivering SBE as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - May 16, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: E. Wilkinson, E. Cadogan Source Type: research
Conventional versus ultra-low dose computed tomogram in Crohn's disease: Do morphomics correlate with clinical data?
Cross-sectional study to assess the body composition of patients with Crohn's disease (CD) on standard (SDCT) and low dose CT (LDCT) protocols for the abdomen and pelvis (CTAP). We aimed to assess if a low dose CT protocol reconstructed with model-based iterative reconstruction (IR) could evaluate body morphometric data comparable to standard dose examination. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - May 15, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: A.T. O'Mahony, M.G. Waldron, S. O'Shea, P. Mulryan, O.J. O'Connor, M.M. Maher Source Type: research
New Zealand and Australian MRI technologists ’ (radiographers) MRI safety knowledge and confidence levels
The MRI technologist (radiographer) is at the frontline of MRI safety decision-making and has the primary responsibility to provide high quality, efficient and safe patient care in the MRI environment. As MRI technology advances and new safety issues emerge, this study aimed to provide a snapshot of the preparedness of MRI technologists in New Zealand (NZ) and Australia to practise confidently and safely. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - May 13, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: L. Mittendorff, A. Young, A. Lee, J.H. Sim Source Type: research
The radiation dose, clinical and anatomical implications of erect lumbar spine radiography: A single centre pre-post implementation evaluation
This article describes the single-centre implementation and evaluation of erect PA and lateral projections. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - May 13, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: C. Bradley, B. Snaith Source Type: research
Neurodivergence and radiology: How medical professionals can optimise the standard of care provided to autistic paediatric patients
Several studies have been published regarding patients with various neurodevelopmental diagnoses attending hospital appointments, however, few focus on autism and the radiology department. This paper aims to identify how implementing patient-centred strategies and protocols for autistic paediatric patients will benefit the patient pathway and provide a more comfortable experience for those undergoing different scans and procedures within the radiology department. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - May 13, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: J. Marterosyan, J. Gooch Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research
Technical and clinical assessment of latest technology SiPM integrated digital PETCT scanner
The aim of this study was to conduct a technical and clinical evaluation of a Silicon Photomultiplier (SiPM) integrated digital Positron Emission Tomography – Computed Tomography (PETCT) Scanner using National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) NU 2- 2018 standards. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - May 13, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: M.K. Singh, P. Mohan, H. Mahajan, C. Kaushik Source Type: research
Pandemic preparedness of diagnostic radiographers during COVID-19: A scoping review
As chest imaging is a tool for detecting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), diagnostic radiographers are a key component of the frontline workforce. Due to its unforeseen nature, COVID-19 has challenged radiographers ’ preparedness in combating its effects. Despite its importance, literature specifically investigating radiographers’ readiness is limited. However, the documented experiences are prognostic of pandemic preparedness. Hence, this study aimed to map this literature by addressing the question: ‘w hat does the existing literature reveal about the pandemic preparedness of diagnostic radiographers during COV...
Source: Radiography - May 8, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Kobiga Kandeepan, John Robinson, Warren Reed Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research
Analysis of Spanish vocational radiographers' education through clinical training and perceptions of core subject teachers: A survey
This work presents a prospective analysis of the key aspects involved in the Spanish radiographer's perception of the weaknesses of the current educational curriculum in terms of teaching staff's qualifications and composition in the clinical training and core subjects. The goal is to show clinical training and professional's perception of the teaching quality and to characterise the weakness detected within the context of the European radiographer's academic system. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - May 4, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: D.L. Gonzalez, E.A. S áez, J.E. Ansó, J.G. Bravo, C.S. Aldomà, L.R. Gayán, T.M. Dapère, P. Pérez de la Ossa Source Type: research
Can ultrasound strain elastography (USE) improve management of suspicious thyroid nodules measuring < 10 mm? A systematic review
Current UK guidelines state that suspicious thyroid nodules (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - May 4, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: S. Klarich, H. White Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research
Integrating the patients' voice in designing and delivering a research study: The Yorkshire Cancer Research funded PREHABS study's experience
Engaging with patients when designing a clinical or research project is beneficial; feedback from the intended audience provides invaluable insight form the patients ’ perspective. Working with patients can result in developing successful research grants and interventions. The benefit of including the voice of the patient in the Yorkshire Cancer Research funded PREHABS study is described in this article. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - May 3, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: C. Burnett, J.C. Bestall, S. Burke, J. Hewison, E. Morgan, R.L. Murray, R. Pawson, A. Sloss, S. Greenwood-Wilson, G.F. Williams, K.N. Franks Source Type: research
Collimation border with U-Net segmentation on chest radiographs compared to radiologists
Chest Radiography (CXR) is a common radiographic procedure. Radiation exposure to patients should be kept as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA), and monitored continuously as part of quality assurance (QA) programs. One of the most effective dose reduction tools is proper collimation practice.The purpose of this study is to determine whether a U-Net convolutional neural networks (U-CNN) can be trained to automatically segment the lungs and calculate an optimized collimation border on a limited CXR dataset. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - May 3, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: A.E. Pedersen, M.W. Kusk, G.H. Knudsen, C.A.G.R. Busk, S. Lysdahlgaard Source Type: research
Evaluation of testicles by sonoelastography in men recovering after Covid-19 disease
Testicular cells, seminiferous tubule cells, spermatogonia, Leydig and Sertoli cells showing angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 expression have the potential to be targets and to be damaged by the coronavirus. We aimed to use Two-Dimensional Shear Wave Elastography (2D-SWE) as an effective technique to identify parenchymal damage in the testicles of patients recovering from COVID-19 infection. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - May 2, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Ferit Dogan, Osman Dere Source Type: research
A comparison of perceived image quality between computer display monitors and augmented reality smart glasses
Augmented-reality (AR) smart glasses provide an alternative to standard computer display monitors (CDM). AR smart glasses may provide an opportunity to improve visualisation during fluoroscopy and interventional radiology (IR) procedures when there can be difficulty in viewing intra-procedural images on a CDM. The aim of this study was to evaluate radiographer perception of image quality (IQ) when comparing CDM and AR smart glasses. (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - April 30, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: A. England, J. Thompson, S. Dorey, S. Al-Islam, M. Long, C. Maiorino, M.F. McEntee Source Type: research
Letter to Editor: Infection control knowledge and practices among radiographers at government hospitals in the Gaza Strip-Palestine: A cross-sectional study
I have read the article titled “Infection control knowledge and practices among radiographers at government hospitals in the Gaza Strip-Palestine: A cross-sectional study” by Alnahhal et al.1 (Source: Radiography)
Source: Radiography - April 30, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: M. Abuzaid Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
